One-Year Bachelor of Journalism at University of King's College

Programme overview

A nine-month, second-degree journalism program for applicants who already hold an undergraduate degree in any field.

Faculty: School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing | Duration: 9 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (Boot Camp/workshops); internship in Winter | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

An eight-week Boot Camp (research, reporting fundamentals, audio/video writing, journalism and society including ethics and law), three six-week Workshops taken alongside fourth-year Honours students (choices include audio, news, video, creative nonfiction, investigative, online features), and a one-month internship at an approved media outlet. Students publish on The Signal and build a portfolio.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

An existing undergraduate degree in any field.

Entry in September (Fall) and January (Winter) for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science; September entry for Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) and Bachelor of Music.

Offers of admission are made on a rolling basis. January 2027 entry (BA, BSc): applications open 2 January 2026; international deadline 15 September 2026; Canadian and American deadline 15 November 2026 (later applications considered where space is available).

September 2027 entry (BA, BSc, BJH, BMus): early admissions and residence applications open 1 October 2026; 1 March 2027 for entrance scholarship consideration and major awards; international application deadline 1 April 2027 (also residence guarantee deadline); admission deposit deadline 15 May 2027; Canadian and American high school and transfer application deadline 31 July 2027, where space is available.

Applications are submitted online through the Dalhousie-administered application portal by selecting the University of King's College application; undergraduate applicants can submit two applications under one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://ukings.ca/admissions/apply-to-kings/undergraduate/

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